Hi i'm New!
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 02:13 PM
Hi! i'm new to here!...My friend models cars and he let me try and i just fell inlove with modeling cars. Tamiya is the way to go is what i hear.!..anywayz i need some tips..and if you could help me that would be great. Whats a good car to start of with because i'm a noobie??..and sometimes in pics i see the cars on stands..when they are bieng painted..where can i get those..what type of paint do i use.. i really wanna get into this because it looks liek it is really fun..+ i have alot of patience..I was thinking of starting out with like a civic..something eally easy and small lol...well anywayz please help me out if u want to..TTYL guys :p
Jay!
08-21-2002, 02:22 PM
Welcome to AF! :wave:
You just made the 26,000th post in this forum! :D
Check out the thread at the top of the forum labeled "FAQ." It should answer most of your questions. :)
You just made the 26,000th post in this forum! :D
Check out the thread at the top of the forum labeled "FAQ." It should answer most of your questions. :)
daggerlee
08-21-2002, 02:22 PM
Hi! And welcome :)
The Tamiya Beetle is a good starter's kit because of its simple suspension and build. Check the FAQ that jay made at the top of the forum, it should answer all your questions (for now at least :) ).
The Tamiya Beetle is a good starter's kit because of its simple suspension and build. Check the FAQ that jay made at the top of the forum, it should answer all your questions (for now at least :) ).
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 02:27 PM
ahh thx alot guys...:D..lol screw copyed ps2 games when i can get car models lol!
Stevie P
08-21-2002, 02:35 PM
Hello :D
crab
08-21-2002, 03:32 PM
Hi 2Quick...
I know the FAQ says Tamiya kits are the best, and they rightfully are.
But may I suggest u try ur modeling skills on a crap Revell or Monogram kit first? Get the cheapest Revell kit u could get hold of, go to Wal-Mart and look for $4.99 kits. Like, don't even bother trying to make ur first kit look good, it never will unless u're some miracle modeler.
Use the body to try out all the different techniques like spraying, sanding, polishing, decals.... use it for testing, and when u feel comfortable with ur modeling skills, try ur hand at some simple Tamiy kits like the Honda Fit or Mini Cooper or somethin'
If u start off with expensive Tamiya kits, several years down the road, u'll look back and weap and feel sorry... :p
I know the FAQ says Tamiya kits are the best, and they rightfully are.
But may I suggest u try ur modeling skills on a crap Revell or Monogram kit first? Get the cheapest Revell kit u could get hold of, go to Wal-Mart and look for $4.99 kits. Like, don't even bother trying to make ur first kit look good, it never will unless u're some miracle modeler.
Use the body to try out all the different techniques like spraying, sanding, polishing, decals.... use it for testing, and when u feel comfortable with ur modeling skills, try ur hand at some simple Tamiy kits like the Honda Fit or Mini Cooper or somethin'
If u start off with expensive Tamiya kits, several years down the road, u'll look back and weap and feel sorry... :p
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 03:34 PM
ahha yah...i'm getting a beatle...lol go me...:D..ha thx so much...
kicker1_solo
08-21-2002, 03:36 PM
hey, welcome :wave:
the hot kit right now is the Acura Integra Type R (ITR), there seems to be a lot of us building it. It's a fun, simple, very nice kit to build. It's made by Revell, you might want to try that one. :)
And the stands that the cars are on when being painted, believe it or not are usually coat hangers. :)
the hot kit right now is the Acura Integra Type R (ITR), there seems to be a lot of us building it. It's a fun, simple, very nice kit to build. It's made by Revell, you might want to try that one. :)
And the stands that the cars are on when being painted, believe it or not are usually coat hangers. :)
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 03:38 PM
ahh thx..so i also heard the WRX is easy to build...alot of the parts are already glued together is what i heard..so it's integra....beatle...or umm WRX..which 1 guys!?
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 03:43 PM
OoooOO and i even have proof that the WRX is easy to build * is what this guy said * it's made by tamiya
:D
Click here and scroll down to the bottom (http://www.automotiveforums.com/scalemodeling/sb927/WRX.html)
;)
:D
Click here and scroll down to the bottom (http://www.automotiveforums.com/scalemodeling/sb927/WRX.html)
;)
tonioseven
08-21-2002, 04:24 PM
:)Welcome to the wonderful world of AF!
Midnight Racer
08-21-2002, 04:58 PM
Welcome to Af.Great to see another canadian on this board.:D
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 05:04 PM
TY All :D
flyonthewall
08-21-2002, 05:36 PM
Welcome.
I think any curbside (no engine) kit by Tamiya is fine for a beginner coz there are no fitment problems to worry about. Im not a fan of the 'simplistic' design for the WRX, as having a complete molded chasis is not as easy to paint as separte parts - it requires a steady hand or tricky masking to get it looking good. The 350z has this type of chassis too. I think the s2000 is a good one to go for as well as the new Celica which fit together so well and look fantastic.
I think any curbside (no engine) kit by Tamiya is fine for a beginner coz there are no fitment problems to worry about. Im not a fan of the 'simplistic' design for the WRX, as having a complete molded chasis is not as easy to paint as separte parts - it requires a steady hand or tricky masking to get it looking good. The 350z has this type of chassis too. I think the s2000 is a good one to go for as well as the new Celica which fit together so well and look fantastic.
MX100
08-21-2002, 05:40 PM
hey man sup~!? u from BC~!? i am in Richmond~ nice to meet u~ there r couple of us that is from Vancouver on teh board too~ so thats great~
hehe newayz welcome to AF!
hehe newayz welcome to AF!
2quick4u
08-21-2002, 05:56 PM
hey man sweet!!..what highschool u go to?...i used to live in richmond..blundell and no 1 road :D...used to go to RM grauer..ahha..well TTYl...i'm gonna go and check out some good shops!
Honoturtle
08-21-2002, 06:29 PM
Welcome to AF!!!
neo79
08-21-2002, 09:49 PM
wow...hi guys me new here too...nice to meet u all... :-)
anyway, the price of the kits in ur area is cheap...US$4.99..convert to malaysian money only about......RM30...wow...here in malaysia, a normal kit by tamiya is about, RM 100, Fujimi, about the same and the cheapest is also about RM 80...tahts about US$20 for u guys....
me planinng on a 1:24 M3..anyone biult it yet?
anyway, the price of the kits in ur area is cheap...US$4.99..convert to malaysian money only about......RM30...wow...here in malaysia, a normal kit by tamiya is about, RM 100, Fujimi, about the same and the cheapest is also about RM 80...tahts about US$20 for u guys....
me planinng on a 1:24 M3..anyone biult it yet?
MX100
08-22-2002, 01:07 AM
!!!!!!!!! M3~!?!~?!???!!?!?
which M3? the E46 or E36~!?~!!?
if it is the E46 WHO MAKE IT~!?!?~!??!?!?~!?~?!? OMG OMG!!!!!!!!
which M3? the E46 or E36~!?~!!?
if it is the E46 WHO MAKE IT~!?!?~!??!?!?~!?~?!? OMG OMG!!!!!!!!
jaxson
08-22-2002, 01:35 AM
Welcome 2quick,
I've been apart of this forum for about a couple months and its the greatest. You'll learn everything you'll need to know about models here. About the model kits, I sugest you to get the Integra Type R by Revell as a first kit. Just build it out of the box. It is really easy to build. I would tell u to get the Celica, but i built it. What makes it not as easy as the ITR is the interior and the chasis details. The interior is filled with different colors depending on which version u want to build. The chasis is really detailed but Tamiya seems more lazy these dayz and they mold alot of the stuff together. So u have to have steady hands and patience to paint around the stuff. Once i got the Celica done, all the time and work put into it was worth it. It looked good. Im pretty sure you'll feel the same when u build ur intgera or whatever u'll get. Maybe you might want to buy more than one ITR and experiment different things on them. The satsification of building a model will never fade and it just gets better and better as u try new stuff. So good luck and post pics. Remember to practice, practice, practice.TTYL
:)
I've been apart of this forum for about a couple months and its the greatest. You'll learn everything you'll need to know about models here. About the model kits, I sugest you to get the Integra Type R by Revell as a first kit. Just build it out of the box. It is really easy to build. I would tell u to get the Celica, but i built it. What makes it not as easy as the ITR is the interior and the chasis details. The interior is filled with different colors depending on which version u want to build. The chasis is really detailed but Tamiya seems more lazy these dayz and they mold alot of the stuff together. So u have to have steady hands and patience to paint around the stuff. Once i got the Celica done, all the time and work put into it was worth it. It looked good. Im pretty sure you'll feel the same when u build ur intgera or whatever u'll get. Maybe you might want to buy more than one ITR and experiment different things on them. The satsification of building a model will never fade and it just gets better and better as u try new stuff. So good luck and post pics. Remember to practice, practice, practice.TTYL
:)
Forhod
08-22-2002, 08:21 AM
2quick4u & neo79 : Welcome to AF :wave:
2quick4u : I say the WRX :)
2quick4u : I say the WRX :)
2quick4u
08-22-2002, 11:05 AM
THX alot guys :)
hmm well why not get both...get the WRX and the ITR..but i think i will start with the ITR first is thats what u recommend..:D...but for now i'm not getting any paints or puddy or stuff like that...just scalpel and a few other things..like glue ect...because i wanna see if i like modeling...ofcourse i no that i do but there is always that chance that i might dislike it..:D
hmm well why not get both...get the WRX and the ITR..but i think i will start with the ITR first is thats what u recommend..:D...but for now i'm not getting any paints or puddy or stuff like that...just scalpel and a few other things..like glue ect...because i wanna see if i like modeling...ofcourse i no that i do but there is always that chance that i might dislike it..:D
neo79
08-23-2002, 01:35 AM
thanks guys!!!!
mx100...the E46 of cos... juts like the one u have on ur signature. but cant find it anywhere here in malaysia...hahaha.....iam still looking around...
my mate did a E36 328 convert to BTCC specs., hehehe not bad but sadly with intercooler, not a good idea../..it destroy the BMW spirit
mx100...the E46 of cos... juts like the one u have on ur signature. but cant find it anywhere here in malaysia...hahaha.....iam still looking around...
my mate did a E36 328 convert to BTCC specs., hehehe not bad but sadly with intercooler, not a good idea../..it destroy the BMW spirit
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